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In Medical Tourism

Baby Cord, North Cyprus

February 5, 2012 3 Mins Read

Baby Cord is a concept that has been pioneered in the United States for over a decade – the procedure involves baby cord blood being used to treat a number of illnesses in children such as life threatening diseases and disorders. This procedure is one which North Cyprus is involved with as well.

Baby cord blood is proving to be a vital medical resource in fighting devastating chronic and acute diseases, and is invaluable for research for many others. A “haematopoietic” stem cell is the type of cell collected from umbilical cord blood which can multiply and develop into the major components of bone marrow, blood, and the immune system. Other sources of such stem cell collection are bone marrow, which involves a much more invasive and painful procedure to obtain.

In Relocation

Relocating to North Cyprus

January 22, 2012 5 Mins Read

When considering a move to another country there are many things to think about apart from the initial thoughts of ‘am I doing the right thing?’ In this article we will assume that you have already decided to relocate to North Cyprus, after having done the appropriate research!

In Groups & Charities

Cancer Charities in North Cyprus

January 21, 2012 3 Mins Read

North Cyprus has a wonderful reputation for its ability to form effective and extremely helpful organisations to benefit the local and expat population. Some of these organisations form a group of charities dedicated to those who have fallen ill through cancer.

In Healthcare

Alternative Therapies in North Cyprus

January 16, 2012 5 Mins Read

There is a long way to go in North Cyprus with regard to introducing alternative therapies and medicine into the mainstream, but there are signs that a change is in the air, mostly from the European community, who perhaps have realised that there is a need for alternatives to drugs and placebos.

In Healthcare

State Hospitals & Healthcare in North Cyprus

January 16, 2012 4 Mins Read

North Cyprus operates a fairly modern state run healthcare system, albeit still a little behind the times in places. However, it is perfectly acceptable for the majority of the population, although expatriates may also prefer to have the addition of private health insurance if they can afford it.

In Healthcare

Private Healthcare in North Cyprus

January 14, 2012 5 Mins Read

The private healthcare sector in North Cyprus is one which you should feel comfortable about if you are considering relocating to live here. Should you ever need treatment for any number of ailments or illnesses, or require emergency treatment such as surgery, then there are excellent and well equipped facilities to deal with pretty much every eventuality.

In Emergency Services

North Cyprus Healthcare

January 8, 2012 4 Mins Read

North Cyprus has a completely modern healthcare system and the medical profession operates at the highest standards, which can be a pleasant relief for visitors and new expats if they find they require medical assistance when in Northern Cyprus. There are a number of private clinics and hospitals as well as state run surgeries and emergency medical facilities.

In Emergency Services

Red Crescent in North Cyprus

June 8, 2012 2 Mins Read

The International Federation of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross Societies (IFRC) were originally formed in 1919 and now have around 186 national societies worldwide. The IFRC is overseen by the International Federation of the Red Cross (ICRC) which has authority under international humanitarian law to protect the life and dignity of the victims of international and internal armed conflicts.

Most of us would recognise the Red Cross symbol as the international humanitarian organisation, but the Red Crescent became a symbol used by the Ottoman Empire during the Turkish-Prussian war from 1876 to 1878 as it did not want to offend its Muslim soldiers. It became an officially recognised symbol in 1929 and now 33 of the 186 national societies use this symbol due to their mainly Muslim populations.